Headlights too dim or fail

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the headlight assembly (203 reports) and the bulb (56 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the exterior lighting covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

What owners paid

50 of the 248 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,500 to $2,100.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 44,200 and 81,000 miles, from the 134 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“My 2014 (bought 2017) Cadillac SRX headlights are inadequate for night vision. I don't want to drive at night. The lights are too dim to be safe. When I went on online, I found about 30 people with the same problem on CarComplaint.com and GM is not helping us.”

Filed Jan 3, 2022

“I have has headlight problems since 2014. Replaced bulbs, no difference. I have to drive with high beam on at night. Dealer can only replace with same problem type lights. GMC knows of the problem. There is no permanent repair for the issue.”

Filed Dec 28, 2021

“The low beam headlights have become so dim that they are virtually useless for night driving. The only way I can drive after dark is with the brights which creates a safety blinding hazard for oncoming vehicles. In going on line I have found this has been an ongoing problem for several years but GM or Cadillac Motors has never announced a recall. The problem is not the bulb or even the globe.”

Filed Dec 27, 2021

“The stock halogen headlights (low beams) are so dim you can't tell if they are on or not. New halogen bulbs did not help. I replaced them with LED units at my own expense.”

Filed Dec 14, 2021

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